Justice Court Judge Place 2
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Place 2 Republican Primary
This race was decided in the primary election since all candidates were Republicans. Incumbent Jay Lagasse won.
Jay Lagasse (I) - 1,461 - 53%
participated in Forum
Teresa Ehrlich - 1,104 - 40%
participated in Forum
Kelly C. Walker - 189 - 7%
chose not to participate in Forum
This race was decided in the primary election since all candidates were Republicans. Incumbent Jay Lagasse won.
Jay Lagasse (I) - 1,461 - 53%
participated in Forum
Teresa Ehrlich - 1,104 - 40%
participated in Forum
Kelly C. Walker - 189 - 7%
chose not to participate in Forum
For Part One of the Serve Hancock Forum,
candidates were given an opportunity to write a brief (150 words) bio
and send in a photograph. Below (in alphabetical order) are their
unedited responses. Click here to read the Forum invitation.
In Part Two of the Forum, candidates who participated in Part One were sent a list of questions. The questions were emailed to participating candidates on June 19th. Each received a follow-up phone call. Candidates who wished to participate in Part Two had until 11:30pm, Monday, July 13th to respond. Responses are posted below their bios. If no response was received before deadline, that is indicated with "chose not to participate in Part Two."
In Part Two of the Forum, candidates who participated in Part One were sent a list of questions. The questions were emailed to participating candidates on June 19th. Each received a follow-up phone call. Candidates who wished to participate in Part Two had until 11:30pm, Monday, July 13th to respond. Responses are posted below their bios. If no response was received before deadline, that is indicated with "chose not to participate in Part Two."
JUSTICE COURT JUDGE PLACE 2 CANDIDATES PARTICIPATING IN FORUM
Teresa Ehrlich (R)
I am a lifelong resident of Hancock County, growing up in Bay St.
Louis attending Bay Sr. High School and Pearl River Community College. I
worked at Stennis Space Center for 26 years, where some of my duties included
documentation specialist, negotiating government contracts while a union
representative for IAM Local 2249. Currently, I am a small business owner
in this same field. I have also served as vice president of American Bail
Bond for 19 years, researching current laws and legislation while guiding
clients throughout the entire court process. This valuable experience in
our judicial system and the ability to recognize the importance of details
throughout my career provides me with a distinct advantage to serve as your
Justice Court Judge. My pledge is to return “The People’s Court” to the
people, administering equal justice for all with an open and transparent
approach, without profiting any special interest.
Teresa Ehrlich's
Unedited Responses to Forum Questions
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Jay Lagasse (R)
My name is Jay Lagasse; I am married to the former Jo Ann Witter and have been for over 44 years, we have 2 children and 5 grandchildren. I am proud to say that my family and I are heavily involved and active in the community and that we have lived in the Place 2 District for over 40 years.
I currently serve as your Judge for Place 2 and have for the last 12 years. Since first elected in 2004, I have presided over 40,000 cases and signed over 500 protective orders, protecting the people of our community. I am accessible 24 hours a day to handle initial hearings, set bonds, sign narcotic search warrants and provide support to our community. I additionally currently serve the Cities of Bay St. Louis and Waveland as their Judge Pro-Temp, which means that I conduct court when the city judge is unavailable.
I currently serve as your Judge for Place 2 and have for the last 12 years. Since first elected in 2004, I have presided over 40,000 cases and signed over 500 protective orders, protecting the people of our community. I am accessible 24 hours a day to handle initial hearings, set bonds, sign narcotic search warrants and provide support to our community. I additionally currently serve the Cities of Bay St. Louis and Waveland as their Judge Pro-Temp, which means that I conduct court when the city judge is unavailable.
Jay Lagasse (R)
Unedited Responses to Forum Questions
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The questions that make up Part Two of the Forum were selected by our volunteers from those submitted by local leaders, citizens and Cleaver readers.
1. How do you propose to perform the duties of the office as outlined in the Mississippi code?
2. What is your educational background, and do you have law enforcement or other experience that would qualify you to hold this office?
3. What is your current employment and how much time can you devote to this office?
4. What would you do to expedite the judicial process, especially on weekends?
